1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1978 Nissan Silvia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 530 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Nissan Silvia (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. 1978 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1972 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Minica | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3010 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
